1999 Cracked Skull Penny? - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 9 / Views: 2,951
Jtc8172003 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 4:17 pm Hello all, I have a 1999 penny that is in great condition that has what appears to be a die crack in Lincoln's head along with the "W" in "We" of in God we trust. I was wanting to make sure that it is a so called "Cracked Skull Penny" and was wanting everyone's opinion! I have a photos below of the penny; Front, Back, and side by side of of a 1999 regular penny on the left and the die crack on the right. Let me know what you think! Thanks! * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 4:18 pm . It is called a spike head.Use the search box upper left of page. John1 Edited by John1 09/21/2021 4:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8750 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 5:26 pm Very nice spike head and unusual crack! It looks like it may even extend down his face onto the cheek. It's not listed on COC either. Here is a link. http://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-ce...s-1990-1999/ -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34410 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 7:08 pm @jtc, with that pattern of cracks, I'd probably call it a spike head and a cracked skull. Will you save it in a 2x2? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
sheldius Pillar of the Community United States 1204 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 7:12 pm Nice die crack. Very dramatic. I'd save it for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
Jtc8172003 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 7:24 pm Is this what you were talking about going into his face? also the die crack is going down into the back of his head/hair as well. Report this Post to the Staff
Jtc8172003 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 7:27 pm @Spence and yes I will be saving it for my collection. It is the first spiked head/cracked skull I have found! If I ever decide to let it go, I will let everyone on here at the forum know about it before putting it anywhere else! Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8750 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 7:28 pm Yes it is, thanks. What I saw on the cheek may just be damage but it goes down to his eye. Very cool! -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Willburton Pillar of the Community United States 2558 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 8:09 pm Definitely not as common as on wheat cents. Nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 09/21/2021 8:18 pm Nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 9 / Views: 2,951

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.25 seconds to rattle this change.